Crapemyrtle Bush (Lagerstroemia indica)

Crapemyrtle Bush (Lagerstroemia indica)

Crapemyrtle is a perennial deciduous bush, of exceptional and long flowering. All almost the summer season until mid-September, it is filled with pink flowers, which are carried on large inflorescences of 7-20 cm in length.

It is an easy-growing plant, which is extremely resistant to the city's aggravated atmosphere, drought and frost.

It has a spherical-ellipsoidal shape, it is upright and can easily be formed into a small tree. It grows in a variety of soil types but thrives on loam soils that are well drained and is slightly acidic to neutral in pH.

From diseases in general has no problems, with the exception of mildew, while by pests aphids can sometimes attack it. By using the appropriate formulations, both parasites are treated effectively.

Crapemyrtle, is a valuable plant for gardening and landscape architecture, planted both in pots and ψονταινερσ, as well as in gardens, parks or islets of avenues, as well as sidewalks for the formation of flowered tree-lines.

It is offered at a price determined by the particular characteristics of the plant, such as the size of the pot, its height, age and shape. Large shrubs are also available for sale (and planting) upon prior arrangement. In any case, the price or prices listed are indicative.

FOLIAGE: Alternate

HEIGHT: 8-15 m, DIAMETER: 1.5-8 m 

POSITION: Sun

RESISTANCE in MINIMUM TEMPERATURES: From -15 to -17 °C

WATERING: Little

SOIL: Compact

SOIL pH: Moderately Acidic to Neutral (5.5 - 7)

FLOWERS: Pink

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